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Ukraine warns against drop in military aid
AFP, Published on 14/06/2025
» KYIV - Ukraine said on Saturday it hoped the military escalation between Israel and Iran would not lead to a drop in aid to Kyiv, at a time when European support is stalling without US engagement.
As Nato ups defence spending, can Europe produce the weapons?
AFP, Published on 13/06/2025
» BRUSSELS — North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) leaders meeting in The Hague this month look set to agree to a major increase in military budgets under pressure from United States President Donald Trump.
China-backed militia controls rare earth mines in Myanmar
Published on 12/06/2025
» A Chinese-backed militia is protecting new rare earth mines in eastern Myanmar, according to four people familiar with the matter, as Beijing moves to secure control of the minerals it is wielding as a bargaining chip in its trade war with Washington.
Toxic Thailand rivers pinned on Myanmar mines
AFP, Published on 11/06/2025
» CHIANG RAI — A sprawling new mine is gouged into the lush rolling hills of northeast Myanmar, where civil war has weakened the government's already feeble writ, and pollution levels are rising downstream in Thailand.
Sukiyaki battle boils up
Business, Published on 11/06/2025
» As consumers tighten their budgets, leading sukiyaki restaurants are engaging in a price war to attract customers. This strategy has advantages and drawbacks, while the effect on sales can be uncertain.
EU proposes lowering Russia oil price cap in new sanctions
AFP, Published on 10/06/2025
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - The European Union on Tuesday proposed slashing a price cap on Russia's global oil exports, as part of a new package of sanctions over the Ukraine war.
Why China's auto, tech giants threaten Tesla’s self-driving future
Published on 10/06/2025
» AUSTIN — Chinese electric-vehicle makers led by BYD (Build Your Dreams) beat Tesla in the competition to produce affordable electric vehicles (EVs). Now, many of those same fierce competitors are pulling into the passing lane in the global race to produce self-driving cars.
China exports slow as trade war takes toll
AFP, Published on 09/06/2025
» BEIJING - Chinese exports grew slower than expected in May, according to official data Monday, as shipments to the United States tumbled amid global trade turmoil triggered by Donald Trump's tariff blitz.
EV sector faces bumpy road
Published on 09/06/2025
» A recent uptick in electric vehicle sales may not signify a smooth path for the Thai EV industry following double-digit growth.
Traders bullish on gold at $4,000 in 3-5 years
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/06/2025
» Gold prices are expected to continue climbing to US$4,000 an ounce in the medium term, driven by intensifying geopolitical tensions and a shift towards lower interest rates globally, says trader YLG Bullion and Futures.